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  MSU researcher receives grant to develop efficient irrigation technology using solar power

  Published on October 10, 2024
  The project is led by Younsuk Dong, an irrigation specialist and assistant professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.

• Southwest Michigan field crops receiving heavy rainfall

  Published on June 27, 2013
  Farmers are now looking at mitigating flooding injury, evaluating N loss, and starting irrigation scheduling from a known soil moisture point.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 8, 2021

  Published on July 8, 2021
  Warm weather and adequate moisture pave the way for good crop growth as we head into reproductive stages in corn and soybean.

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  Shielding grazing dairy cows from heat stress: effective strategies for farm management and cow welfare

  Published on June 22, 2023
  Prioritizing shade, ample water access, and thoughtful management practices are crucial for protecting grazing dairy cows from heat stress, promoting their well-being and productivity during hot summer periods.

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  Tom Fernandez, Ph.D.

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• The CSA Field Mystery

  Published on July 13, 2021
  The CSA Field Mystery

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

  Published on April 29, 2025
  Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here).

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  Essential food businesses: Supporting entrepreneurs during the pandemic

  Published on September 30, 2020
  MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and the MSU Product Center are helping food business entrepreneurs acquire skills and financing to succeed during the pandemic.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 5, 2021

  Published on August 5, 2021
  Crops are progressing rapidly through reproductive stages, and rainfall is not expected to keep up with crop demand during next week’s return to summer-like temperatures.

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  Overcoming soybean harvest challenges in 2022 – lodging and green stems

  Published on September 22, 2022
  Use this information to reduce soybean harvest losses due to green stems and lodging.

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  Recognizing water stress and critical growth stages in corn and soybeans

  Published on July 28, 2025
  When water stops, your crops speak up. From leaf rolling and flipping to flower drop, recognizing stress signs early can help you make timely decisions.

• Considerations for irrigating wheat

  Published on May 22, 2023
  Irrigating winter wheat or rye is a tool to help double crop growers.

• Meet Our Volunteers July 2021

  Published on July 13, 2021
  Meet Our Volunteers July 2021

• Assistant Professor of Horticulture-UF

  Hiring Organization: University of Florida
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: April 21, 2023
  Job Location: North Florida Research and Education Center University of Florida
  

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – Aug. 6, 2020

  Published on August 6, 2020
  Cooler temperatures and timely rain this past week have been a welcome site, but it may be triggering an increase in foliar disease, particularly in corn.

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  Landscape and Nursery Management | Institute of Agricultural Technology

  The Landscape and Nursery Management Program at MSU combines classroom instruction in the production, selection, use and management of landscape plants with applied learning through hands-on field labs and a required internship.

• Extension in the Draft of the National Agriculture Policy

  Published on July 25, 2016
  Flora Nankhuni, Extension in the Draft of the National Agriculture Policy, Presentation at the Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development, MIM, Lilongwe, Malawi, July 25, 2016

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  Bear Creek Organic Farm wins Young Innovator award at MSU Product Center conference

  Published on May 6, 2021
  Fast growth gains entrepreneurial success for first generation farmers.

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  Ryan Vroegindewey, CSUS PhD Student, Receives Environmental Documentary Film Making Grant

  Published on February 6, 2017
  Ryan Vroegindewey, CSUS PhD Student, Receives Environmental Documentary Film Making Grant